Packaging Engineer

Apply Job ID 77643147056 Date posted 05/27/2025


SUMMARY
We are looking for a mid-level Packaging Engineer for the Boston, MA regional Headquarters. The selected candidate will be a fully charged Packaging Engineer responsible for creating, qualifying, and documenting packaging solutions/systems for Lighting, Energy Solutions, & Solar Technology Products. These products are sold in Consumer Products, Industrial / Commercial, and Specialty / Export Markets. This position works cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing and Logistics. This job demands many skills including multitasking, communication, creativity, data integrity, enterprise software knowledge, mechanical aptitude, packaging design & converting. These skillsets provide the knowledge necessary to excel in the “quick to market” business model LEDVANCE requires.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Design, develop, test, and specify primary, secondary, tertiary packaging and packaging systems for a wide range of products for consumer, industrial/commercial and specialty markets.
  • Uses creative collaboration and independent thought when developing alternative packaging solutions.
  • Provides Packaging Engineering support developing Packaging bills of material and associated packaging specifications in processing requests.
  • Links all appropriate specifications in the database and publishes supportive documentation to all stakeholders and assigned vendors.
  • Sales support with packaging prototype and mock-up creation for customer line reviews and planogram strategies.
  • Coordinates Benchmarking analysis and Cost Reduction Initiatives for packaging productivity projects including materials, labor, and supply chain efficiencies.
  • Creates branded and non-branded one color corrugated graphic specifications and publishes packaging component specifications in database using ISO documentation standards.
  • Supports the LEDVANCE Regional & Global Sustainability Initiatives by developing sustainable “paper based” packaging solutions to eliminate foams & plastics.
  • Facilitates product transitions from multiple sources replicating existing packaging solutions or provides alternative packaging methodology.
  • Identifies non-compliant packaging to resolve quality deficiencies ensuring vendor compliance, reduced product damage risk, and avoids logistic rework.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • BS in Packaging Engineering with 5+ years relevant experience in consumer/retail packaging including point of purchase displays, PDQ packaging solutions and E-Commerce packaging standards.
  • Expert Packaging Designer with exceptional mechanical aptitude.
  • Strong understanding of packaging design validation process (Design, Develop, Test, and Specify). Must be able to interpret standard or unique packaging design solutions conceptually and create prototypes to validate paper-based solutions for automated and hand-packed applications.
  • Extensive packaging materials and converting process knowledge for all packaging material groups including folding carton, corrugated and single-face component parts.
  • Experience with packaging performance and product fragility testing utilizing ISTA International safe transit association standards through certified testing labs.
  • Working knowledge of Packaging Engineering applications: Esko Artios CAD, Tops, MaxLoad, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, WinZip and Kongsberg X22 sample table.
  • Strong computer, organizational, and management skills utilizing general MS Office, SAP, Adobe Workfront and ISO documentation standards.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Professional affiliations – IOPP Institute of packaging professionals (CPP Certified Packaging Professional credential desired) & ISTA International Safe Transit Association - a plus.
  • Familiar with domestic & international shipping regulations - a plus.
  • Familiar with Barcode symbology’s: UPC, ITF, EAN, Ident Codes, QR codes, RFID Radio Frequency Identification codes – a plus.
  • Supports Logistics distribution and handling optimization initiatives – a plus.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
  • Relocation and/or work sponsorship are not available with this position.
  • This role will be located in Wilmington, MA and standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.
  • The role requires the selected candidate to be on-site at least 3 days per week.
  • There is limited travel associated with this position.
  • This role is eligible for the LEDVANCE referral bonus program.

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